Production Technician (3rd Shift) $26.96

The Coca-Cola Company•Allentown, PA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This bargaining-unit position, represented by Local 773 of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, is responsible for testing products for quality, troubleshooting technical problems in the product line or process to minimize rejects, and setting up and operating production equipment according to manufacturing practices and standard operating procedures. The Production Technician maintains manufacturing equipment in satisfactory condition, including cleaning and sanitizing tanks and pipe routings, maintaining conveyor belts, connecting and loading raw-material delivery tankers, and cleaning work areas. The role also moves raw materials and finished products within warehouses and production facilities using forklifts or other warehouse equipment to support production and shipping. The position inspects production, warehouse, and service/installation facilities for adherence to safety and operating policies and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). It applies and maintains the Coca-Cola Quality System, calculates production yields and scrap quantities, communicates with coworkers to address product and service issues and achieve business results, identifies activities that do not comply with company procedures, and maintains required documentation and statistics. The role is based in Allentown, United States. The posting identifies the shift as third shift and states that overtime and/or flexible shift hours may be required. Travel is listed as 00%–25%; relocation is not provided.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
At least 2 years of experience; the posting specifies manufacturing and/or shipping experience as preferred.
Available to work overtime and/or flexible shift hours when required.
Good attendance and punctuality, including being in the work area at the scheduled shift start time.
Initiative and accountability for the quality and effectiveness of own work.
Ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
Working knowledge of production and warehousing.
Ability to safely operate a forklift.
Ability to perform physical tasks, including lifting and pushing or pulling up to 55 pounds.
Demonstrated commitment to developing skills.
Ability to work well in a team environment across functional boundaries.
Ability to identify equipment and operational problems and perform basic troubleshooting tasks.

Nice To Haves

At least 2 years of manufacturing and/or shipping experience.

Responsibilities

Test products for quality.
Troubleshoot and resolve technical problems in the product line or process to minimize reject levels.
Set up and operate production equipment in accordance with manufacturing practices and standard operating procedures.
Maintain manufacturing equipment, including cleaning and sanitizing tanks and pipe routings, maintaining conveyor belts, connecting and loading raw-material delivery tankers, and cleaning work areas, in accordance with company GMP policies and procedures.
Move raw materials and finished products within warehouses or production facilities using forklifts or other warehouse equipment to supply production or facilitate shipping.
Inspect production, warehouse, and service/installation facilities for adherence to safety and operating policies and Good Manufacturing Practices.
Implement, evaluate, and maintain effective application of the Coca-Cola Quality System to ensure product quality meets company requirements.
Calculate production yields and scrap quantities to record material usage variances accurately.
Communicate with peers and others to exchange feedback on product or service issues, identify or solve problems, assess needs, and achieve business results.
Identify activities that do not comply with company policies and procedures and inform appropriate parties.
Ensure appropriate documentation and retention of statistics relating to execution against policies, procedures, and standards.